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C1 driving licence ambulance
We are an approved independent driver training company that specialises in C1 driving licences for ambulances
A C1 licence is generally needed by most Health Trusts or Services before you can become a qualified paramedic.
If you want to find out more about ambulance driver training and what is needed to progress your career, this article, will explain the entire process you need to follow to get that vital category C1 licence.
Some, but not all, ambulance services will pay the cost of your C1 training.
If you want an ambulance driver training course, we can offer either a set course or a bespoke course that meets your exact needs.
Ambulance driving is an amazing experience and this can be the start of an amazing new career.
Call us today on 07984 493798 to get a 10% discount for NHS staff.
Alternatively you can email Stephen via our contact page.
What is a C1 driving licence ambulance?
If you are looking to become a student paramedic in London or within another trust, we can certainly help you with the C1 driving test.
The standard vehicle used by emergency ambulances weighs more than 3500kg. This means it is not covered by your basic category B licence. So in order to become a paramedic and drive an ambulance, you will need to work through the following;
- A category C1 provisional licence. To obtain this we can help you send off your full car licence in order to have the all-important category C1 added to it. But before we can do that, you first have to complete a D2 form,. Again, this is something we will help you with.
- The Doctors Medical is the next step. To drive a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes, you will first need to take a medical test. This can be arranged through us for £75.00. (correct as of 25/03/24, subject to change).
- The Theory Test and Hazard Perception come next. Once we have a C1 provisional licence, then you are ready to complete and pass the LGV Theory Test.
This consists of 100 questions, which you must score at least 85/100. You have 1 hour 55 minutes to pass this theory test. The hazard perception is 19 videos and here you have to score at least 67/100. - Next step – Start the ambulance driver training. We will assess your existing driving experience and abilities to advise on the best course for you. Our courses start at £390.00.
- Finally it’s worth mentioning the CPC – This is generally not needed by emergency ambulances, as they are exempt. If you wanted to make use of your licence in other sectors then ask us about CPC module 2 and 4.
Getting close to that C1 driving licence for ambulances.
Choosing who to use for your C1 ambulance driver training is always easier if you know a little more about the company.
We started out in 2006 and the company was started by a serving Police officer. He knows all about working with emergency ambulances.
At first, you may start your career in the ambulance services by working with patient transport services. This is a rewarding and exciting career, so it is important to get the right emergency driver training.
If you are over 18 years old and want to become a paramedic. Then we can help you gain that C1 category and start your new career immediately.
Anyone that passed their driving test after 1st January 1997 is going to need C1 training to be able to drive up to 7.5 tonnes.
You can find out more from the College of paramedics website of how to get C1 driving licence for ambulances.
Call us today on 07818 408 336 or 07984 493798 to get a 10% discount for NHS staff.
The test to obtain a C1 driving licence ambulances.
So, once you’ve passed your LGV Theory Test and seen our doctor for your medical examination you are ready to take your C1 driving test. Once you pass this driving test, you would move on to ambulance driver training itself.
Sirens Driving Academy will be abvlke to heklp you on this journey every step of the way. Our focus is to get you through every stage as quickly as possible and give you the skills you need to pass first time.
Your C1 driving test would cover the following areas.
The Show me/ Tell me questions.
Here you will be asked a wide range of questions like, “Tell me how you would check that your doors are secure”.
You can revise for these questions here, but a good instructor would go through all of these with you throughout your driving course.
The Reversing Exercise.
You will have to manoeuvre your vehicle from one defined point to another. This has to be done without hitting the cones, straying out of the box and with general good all-round observations.
The actual Driving Test at the Test Centre.
This practical test consists of an on-road 50-55 minute drive on a variety of roads. During this drive, you can make no more than 15 driving faults.
If you make 1 serious or dangerous manouevre this is, unfortunately, means you will be unsuccessful.
The ideal for a C1 driving licence ambulance pass is no faults – so getting the right training at the outset is vital.
Call us today for that C1 driving licence ambulance course
Call us today to chat through your requirements and find out a bit more about how we can help.
You will also get a discount of 10% on the price of a course you book with us. So let us know your Course Provider or Trust and you can take advantage of this discount.
You will also have access to further advanced driving courses, such as the emergency driver training, HSDT, (high-speed driver training), if needed.
Call us today on 07818 408 336 or 07984 493798. Alternatively email us to book your C1 driving licence ambulance training.